Posted on Jul 27, 2021
Video shows schoolmates going wild as 17-year-old Lydia Jacoby wins surprise gold for US
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US teen swimmer Lydia Jacoby has won a shock gold medal in the women’s 100-metre breaststroke final at the Tokyo Olympics, leading to her family members and friends breaking into celebration at her hometown in Seward, Alaska.
The 17-year-old champion has become the first American woman to secure a gold in swimming at the Tokyo Olympics with her stellar debut performance.
Jacoby beat South Africa’s Tatjana Schoenmaker and US teammate Lilly King, who grabbed silver and gold respectively at the competition.
The 17-year-old champion has become the first American woman to secure a gold in swimming at the Tokyo Olympics with her stellar debut performance.
Jacoby beat South Africa’s Tatjana Schoenmaker and US teammate Lilly King, who grabbed silver and gold respectively at the competition.
Video shows schoolmates going wild as 17-year-old Lydia Jacoby wins surprise gold for US
Posted from independent.co.uk
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel she is the first swimmer from Alaska to compete in the Olympics! She also broke Lilly King’s record!
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What I found interesting is there is only 1 50 yrd pool in Alaska, she trains in a 25 yrd pool. It is a major difference not having a turn every 25 yards. She swam a great race.
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